FLUID TYPE & CAPACITY
Use API GL-5 gear oil. Fluid capacity is 1.4 qts. (1.3L).
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Center Bearing Support Bolts | 27 (37) |
| Differential Attaching Bolts |
| 1997 |
| GS300 |
| Front | 90 (122) |
| Rear | 105 (142) |
| SC300 & SC400 |
| Front | 108 (147) |
| Rear | 105 (142) |
| LS400 |
| Front | 108 (146) |
| Rear | 90 (122) |
| 1998 |
| GS300 & GS400 |
| Front | 105 (142) |
| Rear | 90 (123) |
| LS400 |
| Front | 108 (147) |
| Rear | 142 (105) |
| SC300 & SC400 |
| Front | 108 (147) |
| Rear | 105 (142) |
| Differential Breather Plug | 15 (20) |
| Differential Carrier Retainer | 16 (22) |
| Differential Cover Bolts | 34 (46) |
| Drain & Filler Plug | 36 (49) |
| Drive Axle | 61 (83) |
| Drive Shaft Adjusting Nut | 39 (53) |
| Drive Shaft-To-Companion Flange Bolts | 58 (79) |
| Exhaust Center Pipe (GS300, SC300 & SC400) | 14 (19) |
| Exhaust Front Pipe | 32 (43) |
| Heat Shield Bolts | 48 (65) |
| Oxygen Sensor | 33 (45) |
| Pinion Flange Center Nut (Maximum) | (1) 362 (491) |
| Ring Gear Bolts | (2) 47 (64) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Front & Rear Crossmember Brace Bolts | 108 (12) |
| Heat Shield | 48 (5.4) |
| (1) Ensure pinion bearing preload is set to specification. See PINION FLANGE & OIL SEAL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . (2) Turn additional 60-90 degrees after tightening to specification. |
| (1) | Ensure pinion bearing preload is set to specification. See PINION FLANGE & OIL SEAL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . |
| (2) | Turn additional 60-90 degrees after tightening to specification. |
